General's Belt - Opinions, Please

[DonC]

I am no expert on the gilding process, but this belt is purported to be a general's belt. The buckle is definitely gilded gold, but there is some wear off the rear - is this common? Dated 1942, Springer & Co, Berlin. As always, any and all opinions appreciated!

Don

[DonC]

Numero dos:

[DonC]

Drei:

[DonC]

More verdegris:

[Johnny R]

My understanding was that some types of SA belts are similar to Generals belts and sold as such. It is period and oriignal whatever it is. Looks very well made. I have one much like this but it is buried somewhere not easy to get to.

[DonC]

Thanks, John -

I had wondered if it was SA or political, but it's a really nice, rich, gold color - the Political and SA ones I have seen are generally a llittle more brassy. The leather is also more Heer brown than the dark chestnut for Political and SA. It has definitely resided in a smoker's home for a few decades - that's for certain.

Don

[Johnny R]

I will dig mine out tonight. I know nothing about Political stuff. Mine came with a General's uniform set so I think it was WH etc.

[Glenn McInnes]

It is an original belt (Springer & Co) I think I have one as well but it was silver painted...Would have most likely been produced for General officers as well from this maker.


I always thought the Political belts were RZM marked etc on either the leather or reverse buckle itself.




Glenn

[DonC]

Thanks, Glenn.

Don

[RamJet]

Hi,

original one. Should be actually General, as all the buckles on SA and Party belts are expected to have the RZM mark.

Here is mine (resting on e-stand), also with a Buntmetall buckle:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=374246

Have a nice evening,
Steve